Qipao tops
A qipao top gives you the collar and frog buttons, with your own jeans.
Also calledCheongsam top
LengthHip or just below
FabricCotton, linen, silk, lace
Goes withJeans, wide legs, skirts
Three easy outfits
1
Dark jeans
Straight jeans and loafers. Denim below keeps the collar from feeling dressed up.
2
Wide-leg linen
Let the side slits fall over the waistband. A close top balances the wide leg.
3
Horse-face skirt
The pleated Ming-style skirt under a qipao top is a popular look with young women in China.
The collar and frogs, over the jeans you already own.
Fit it at the top
选Fit bust and shoulders first. Those are the hardest to alter.
选Check how it opens. A close woven top needs a zip or snaps.
选Slide a finger inside the closed collar. It shouldn't press.
选Check that the slits are long enough to clear your hips.
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Good to know
How do you wear a qipao top casually?
Pair it with jeans and flat shoes, and keep everything else plain. Solid cotton or linen looks most relaxed.
Should you tuck in a qipao top?
Usually no. The side slits are cut to sit over the waistband, and tucking bunches the cloth.
Can I wear a qipao top to work?
Yes. Choose plain cotton or silk in a quiet color and pair it with dark trousers. Skip big florals and shine.
